Dennis Iliadis is a Greek film director and screenwriter known for his work in horror, thriller, and drama.
He gained international recognition for directing the 2009 horror film The Last House on the Left, a remake of Wes Craven‘s 1972 film. He also directed Hardcore and +1.
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| Name: | Dennis Iliadis |
| Born: | July 7, 1967 (age 59 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Athens, Greece |
| Nationality: | Greek |
| Ethnicity: | Greek |
| Height: | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Iliadis |
| Occupation: | Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Dennis Iliadis was born on July 7, 1967, in Athens, Greece.
He developed an interest in filmmaking and visual storytelling at an early age. He later pursued formal film education abroad, studying at London Film School in the United Kingdom.
His international education helped him develop a filmmaking style influenced by European and American cinema.
Career
Dennis Iliadis began his filmmaking career in Greece, directing commercials and short films before moving into feature filmmaking.
His early feature Hardcore was released in 2004 and attracted attention for its provocative subject matter and unconventional storytelling.
His international breakthrough came in 2009, when he directed The Last House on the Left. Produced by Wes Craven, the film starred Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Sara Paxton, and Garret Dillahunt. The horror thriller became Iliadis‘s best-known film.
He later directed +1, a science-fiction thriller released in 2013. The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and explored identity, relationships, and parallel versions of reality.
Awards and Recognition
- 2004: Thessaloniki International Film Festival — Best Director — Hardcore — Winner
- 2004: Thessaloniki International Film Festival — Best Film — Hardcore — Winner
Personal Life
Dennis Iliadis is 59 years old and generally maintains a private personal life.
Information about his parents, siblings, spouse, children, and current relationship status has not been widely publicized.
Net Worth
Dennis Iliadis has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD, primarily associated with his career as a film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Filmography
- Hardcore — 2004
- The Last House on the Left — 2009
- +1 — 2013
- Home — 2016
- Delirium — 2018